Category: Commercial vernacular

20th century, 21st century, Black businesspeople, Buildings, Children, Commercial vernacular, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Ownership1 Comment
This is 2026 image of the former Mansion Cafe at 2304 Grace Street.

A History of the Mansion Cafe

Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Mansion Cafe, opened in 1958, evolved from a single-family home to a restaurant and later a daycare. Continue reading A History of the Mansion Cafe

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Civic Infrastructure, Commercial vernacular, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Industry, North 24th Street1 Comment
This is a history of the Independent Telephone Company Exchange Building that stood at 926 N. 24th St. in North Omaha from 1909 to 2016 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of the Independent Telephone Company Exchange Building

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Independent Telephone Company Exchange Building that stood at 926 N. 24th St. in North Omaha from 1909 to 2016, and was later used by the Steril Manufacturing Company and State Farm Insurance. It was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Independent Telephone Company Exchange Building

#PreserveThisPlace, 19th century, 20th century, Apartments, Architects, Biographies, Buildings, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Economics, Historic houses, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Mansions and estates, Neighborhoods, Neoclassical or Classical Revival, Normal house history, North Omaha, Official Omaha Landmark, Styles, Wealth, White people, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment
This is a 1934 Latenser family dinner at the Round House. Included are patriarch John, matriach Anna, and children John Jr (1888–1978), Frank, Josephine C. Latenser Kirkland (1899–1972) and George W Latenser (1903–1940). Pic courtesy of the Durham Museum.

A Biography of John Latenser, Sr.

Adam Fletcher Sasse

A massively important architect in Omaha for decades, John Latenser Sr’s designs are still especially important in North Omaha. This is a story of his life and work. Continue reading A Biography of John Latenser, Sr.

19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Ames Avenue, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Economics, Intersections, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Saratoga, TransportationLeave a comment
This is "A History of the 24th and Ames Streetcar Barn" by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

Adam Fletcher Sasse

Few innovations shaped the daily lives of North Omaha residents like the streetcar. As the city expanded northward into the old town of Saratoga, transportation became the lifeblood of working-class neighborhoods. This is a history of the streetcar barn at … Continue reading A History of the Streetcar Barn at 24th and Ames Avenue

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Banks, Bar or Tavern, Buildings, Commercial vernacular, Florence, History museums, History of Nebraska, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Newspapers, North 30th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Pioneer eraLeave a comment
This is a history of the Bank of Florence by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of the Bank of Florence

Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Bank of Florence in North Omaha, including its usages as a bank, newspaper office, Old West Saloon and horse stable, and as a museum today. Continue reading A History of the Bank of Florence

20th century, Age groups, Architecture, Black culture, Black History, Black organizations, Buildings, Children, Children's entertainment, Commercial vernacular, Culture, Economics, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Organizations, Parents, Senior citizens, YouthLeave a comment
Bryant Center, North Omaha, Nebraska

A History of the Bryant Center

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Bryant Center in North Omaha, Nebraska, starting in 1966 and continuing to today! Continue reading A History of the Bryant Center

Apartments, Architecture, Commercial vernacular, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, North 24th Street, schools, Students, University of Omaha1 Comment
Joslyn Hall, Omaha University, North 24th and Evans Streets.

A History of Joslyn Hall in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

From 1916 to 1964, a three-story brick building sat at N. 24th and Evans St. in North Omaha, Nebraska. This is a history of the building, originally called Joslyn Hall and then University Apartments. Continue reading A History of Joslyn Hall in North Omaha